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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,422.59, 24,042.52 and 9,464.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,422.59, 24,042.52 and 9,464.65 is: 13,060.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,422.59 : 24,042.52 = 9,464.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,422.59/24,042.52 = 9,464.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,422.59x = 24,042.52 × 9,464.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,422.59x = 227,553,988.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,553,988.64/17,422.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,060.86

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